10 Worst Performing Large-Caps Last 12 Months
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 · Johnny Hopkins

Over the past twelve months ten Large-Cap stocks have underperformed all others. Here’s this week’s top 10 worst performing Large-Caps in the last twelve months:
| Name | 1 Year Price Returns (Daily) |
| Moderna (MRNA) | -81.68% |
| Enphase Energy (ENPH) | -67.73% |
| Albemarle (ALB) | -53.17% |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) | -50.28% |
| AES (AES) | -48.00% |
| Dow (DOW) | -47.40% |
| Super Micro Computer (SMCI) | -45.72% |
| First Solar (FSLR) | -45.39% |
| Estee Lauder Companies (EL) | -44.88% |
| Teradyne (TER) | -43.10% |
Key Insights:
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Cyclicals and rate-sensitive industries (utilities, materials, renewables) were hardest hit.
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High-growth, high-multiple names have seen sharp reversals as cost of capital increased.
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China exposure (Estee Lauder, Albemarle) was a common drag.
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This group could be a reflection of macro headwinds more than company-specific disasters—offering potential opportunities for contrarian investors.
Here’s what they look like in one chart:
